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Record ID: NARC-3AA12E
Object type: SHOT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Northamptonshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete lead or lead alloy Shot of Post-Medieval date (AD 1600-1800). The object is spherical. With a slight circumferential casting seam.
The metal is dark grey in colour and has a pitted patina.
The weight of the ball suggests that it was meant to be fire from a musket
DF Harding, 2012, Lead Shot of the English Civil War: A Radical study Foresight Publications, London
Diameter:18.78 mm, Weight: 30.9g.
Created on: Thursday 21st September 2017
Last updated: Thursday 21st September 2017Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: DOR-3A823A
Object type: TOY
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Somerset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete cast copper-alloy musket (gun) found with its ramrod within the barrel with the end projecting from the muzzel. Externally the barrel is octagonally facetted with the two side facets wider than the others. Internally, the barrel is cylindrical and with a depth of 53 mm and an internal diameter of 4.11 mm. The barrel is decorated with curving lines of stamped rings. On one side facet, close to the butt, there is a small sub-rectangular moulding which is in front of small conically drilled gunpowder pan (touch hole). Below the pan, on the underside, there is a rectangular t…
Created on: Thursday 21st September 2017
Last updated: Friday 22nd September 2017Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: WMID-3A7FA2
Object type: DAGGER
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Derbyshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete, cast copper alloy dagger guard, or quillion, of late Medieval to early Post Medieval date, circa AD 1400-1600.
The guard would have been for a single bladed dagger. The object consists of a sub-rectangular perforation through which the dagger tang would pass. The object has one arm remaining which is sub rectangular in cross section. The arm is curved in on itself. The opposing arm is now missing. The object is decorated on both faces. The decoration continues across the remaining arm and on to the broken terminal. The surfaces are now damaged and worn; therefore it is …
Created on: Thursday 21st September 2017
Last updated: Friday 22nd September 2017Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: NARC-3A0D77
Object type: SHOT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Northamptonshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete lead or lead alloy Shot of Post-Medieval date (AD 1600-1800). There is a projecting casting spru. The ball displays post depositional damage in the form of depression and indentations on the surface.
The metal is light brown in colour with a smooth patina.
The weight of the ball suggests that it was meant to be fire from a pistol.
DF Harding, 2012, Lead Shot of the English Civil War: A Radical study Foresight Publications, London
Diameter: 13.95 mm, Weight: 14.2g.
Created on: Thursday 21st September 2017
Last updated: Thursday 21st September 2017Spatial data recorded.

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Record ID: SOM-3A0875
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Hampshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A Roman copper alloy contemporary copy of a nummus of the House of Constantine, dating to AD 335-341 (Reece Period 17). Imitating the GLORIA EXERCITVS reverse type, depicting two soldiers with a single standard.
Created on: Thursday 21st September 2017
Last updated: Thursday 21st September 2017Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: NARC-39FDEB
Object type: SHOT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Northamptonshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete lead or lead alloy Shot of Post-Medieval date (AD 1600-1800). The object is sub-spherical with a casting seam visible around the circumference of the object. There is a projecting casting spru. The ball displays post depositional damage in the form of depression and indentations on the surface.
The metal is cream in colour with a smooth patina.
The weight of the ball suggests that it was meant to be fire from a pistol
DF Harding, 2012, Lead Shot of the English Civil War: A Radical study Foresight Publications, London
Diameter: 15.54 mm, Weight: 15.6 g.
Created on: Thursday 21st September 2017
Last updated: Thursday 21st September 2017Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: WMID-39EBC9
Object type: BUCKLE
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete late Medieval to early Post-Medieval copper alloy double loop annular buckle, dating to circa AD 1450-1550.
The buckle is incomplete due to a missing pin. The buckle is decorated with moulded scalloping around the frame which gives the form of a five petalled flower.The central axis bar is narrowed and is broadly sub triangular in cross section. The reverse is flat and undecorated. The buckle has a dark brown coloured patina. The surface is very worn and was possibly originally black lacquered as seen on other examples.
Whitehead (1996, p.47) illustrates a similar buckl…
Created on: Thursday 21st September 2017
Last updated: Friday 22nd September 2017Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: NARC-39E6F8
Object type: SHOT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Northamptonshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete lead or lead alloy Shot of Post-Medieval date (AD 1600-1800). There is a projecting casting spru. The ball displays post depositional damage in the form indentations on the surface.
The metal is grey in colour with a predominantly smooth patina.
The weight of the ball suggests that it was meant to be fire from a musket
DF Harding, 2012, Lead Shot of the English Civil War: A Radical study Foresight Publications, London
Diameter: 17.49 mm, Weight: 30.2g.
Created on: Thursday 21st September 2017
Last updated: Thursday 21st September 2017Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: NARC-39D99A
Object type: SHOT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Northamptonshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete lead or lead alloy Shot of Post-Medieval date (AD 1600-1800). The object is sub-spherical. The ball displays post depositional damage in the form of depressions on the surface.
The metal is grey in colour with a pitted patina.
The weight of the ball suggests that it was meant to be fire from Arquebus and Caliver
DF Harding, 2012, Lead Shot of the English Civil War: A Radical study Foresight Publications, London
Diameter: 18.21 mm, Weight: 29.8g.
Created on: Thursday 21st September 2017
Last updated: Thursday 21st September 2017Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: NARC-39C3DD
Object type: SHOT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Northamptonshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete lead or lead alloy Shot of Post-Medieval date (AD 1600-1800). The object is sub-ovate. The ball displays post depositional damage in the form of depression and indentations on the surface. The shape of the object is suggestive of possible impact damage.
The metal is grey in colour with predominantly smooth patina.
The weight of the ball suggests that it was meant to be fire from a Carbine
DF Harding, 2012, Lead Shot of the English Civil War: A Radical study Foresight Publications, London
Diameter: 21.42mm, Weight: 23.3g.
Created on: Thursday 21st September 2017
Last updated: Thursday 21st September 2017Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: BUC-39B917
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Buckinghamshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A silver medieval half penny of Alexander III (1249-1286) dating to the second coinage, c.1280-86. The coin is missing the edge of one quarter, and has a crack running into the centre of the coin. Spink 2015, 20, 5061.
Created on: Thursday 21st September 2017
Last updated: Monday 25th September 2017Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: NARC-39ADB8
Object type: SHOT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Northamptonshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete lead or lead alloy Shot of Post-Medieval date (AD 1600-1800). The object is spherical. The ball displays post depositional damage in the form of scratches on the surface.
The metal is grey in colour with a smooth patina
The weight of the ball suggests that it was meant to be fire from a musket.
DF Harding, 2012, Lead Shot of the English Civil War: A Radical study Foresight Publications, London
Diameter: 17.50 mm, Weight: 30.3g.
Created on: Thursday 21st September 2017
Last updated: Thursday 21st September 2017Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: BUC-397D18
Object type: COIN
Broad period: IRON AGE
County: Buckinghamshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A very worn and damaged probable Iron Age or Roman silver coin, dating from c.50 BC to 410 AD. The coin is illegible and has indentations to the surface, which is slightly dished. The coin measures 17.3mm by 15.8mm by 2.5mm, and weighs 2.91g.
It is possible that the coin was exposed to heat or fire (pers comm, S Moorhead and A Brown, 25.09.17)
Created on: Thursday 21st September 2017
Last updated: Monday 25th September 2017Spatial data recorded.